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Making the Heart Healthy with Farmed Food and Outdoor Activities
Photo by Ryan Grzybowski There are countless benefits to growing your own food. First, there’s the general satisfaction of knowing you can feed yourself and your family from something you grew. Farming your own food is also beneficial for the environment and a...
Food For Happy Thoughts: The Gut-Brain Connection
While the weather is colder, the days are short, and we are stuck inside more, it is not uncommon to be feeling a bit down. There are several effective ways to improve your mood, including taking a short hike outside during daylight hours, practicing meditation, or...
Moving Toward a Circular Economy for Our Food System + 4 Easy Steps to Get Started
Photo by Ryan Grzybowski What can and should we be thinking about when it comes to food and agriculture as we start a new year and as the new Administration settles into the Whitehouse? The future! We have seen and felt the disruption and pain COVID-19 brought the...
Apple Beet Salad
Greens are abundant during the winter time, so finding different ways to dress them up is fun! Make this a full meal by adding your favorite protein.
Cold Weather + Farm Animals
When Winter arrives and temperatures drop below freezing, many people are concerned about the welfare of farm animals during this extreme cold. Please be assured, in most cases, farmers are great stewards of their animals and they are in good hands. There are always...
Black History Month: Deepening our understanding
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to share some resources that have helped me deepen my understanding of how critical a diverse, inclusive, and equitable food system is. Last year, Countryside committed to doing more and doing better to build a more just,...
Buttercup Squash Muffins
With the cold weather, you may find yourself stuck inside a bit more, which is a great time to whip up this recipe and master your baking skills!
How to get the Perfect Hard Boiled Egg
Hard boiled eggs are such a great addition to your meals because they're a great source of protein, they're inexpensive, and they can be made ahead of time. Plus, they're very versatile. You can eat them whole for breakfast, chop them up to add to a salad, transform...
Butternut Squash Fries
This is an excellent way to switch up the traditional fries, while keeping a delicious(even sweeter) flavor!